Although background functionality remains the same, there is significant change to the look-and-feel and security features.

Firstly, please clear your web browser cache. Follow this link for instructions. You may see initial errors when logging in or using dashboard functions if you don’t do this.

The first time you attempt to log in you will need to use the reset password link on the first screen! This is so that passwords utilising the new rules can be applied. A temporary password will be emailed to you automatically by the system and you should then log in using this temporary password. You will then be asked to enter a new password for yourself.

Briefly, the new release encompasses the following:-

Security updates both backend and frontend

Passwords must be changed every three months

Passwords cannot be re-used

Passwords have stricter syntax

User Passwords screen is defunct

Reset password from Login Page or from modify user page

Navigation

Fast company switching via Splash screen

Switch between WBS, FSC Classic, the Dashboard is simpler

Menu changed in readiness for iPad and Mobile migration

Menu options changed in line with future development

Dashboard

Styling, with Mobile in mind, and will eventually allow us to present a “single” application

Auto reports “on demand” service

Decommissioned some redundant screens

Prep for new Widgets (Aka KPIs)

History (in supported browser)

Screen refresh no longer takes you to the main page but just does a refresh

Classic

Minor bug fixes to back buttons

Commercial Invoice facility now available to offshore staff

Various screens updated to new format

Striping added to some list screens

SAAS Prep

Preparation to reduce amount of screens

Page layout standards starting to be applied (in dashboard)

Interfacing

Minor bug fixes on PO uploader where email reports a failure even though it is successful

Warehouse Booking System

Inactivated users are no longer presented in the user dropdowns

Reports no longer being sent out to inactive users

As with any new release of software, teething problems may be experienced. Please let us know if you have any issues.